Carson Newman University

4/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Jefferson City, TN
4.0 1 review

#16 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,669

Location Jefferson City, Tennessee
Website cn.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small Suburban
Religious Affiliation Baptist

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Carson-Newman University, located in Jefferson City, Tennessee, approximately 30 miles northeast of Knoxville, is a private Baptist liberal arts institution established in 1851. The 90-acre campus sits in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, featuring a mix of historic and modern buildings that reflect its antebellum origins and subsequent growth. The university maintains selective admission standards and offers undergraduate programs across liberal arts disciplines, with particular strengths in nursing, education, and business, while also providing select graduate degrees. Students are required to live on campus for their first three years, with housing available in traditional residence halls and apartment-style complexes, and the institution competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Eagles, particularly recognized for its football and basketball programs.

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Ratings

Carson-Newman University is rated within the lower 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

Overall Rating

4 out of 10
Academics

4 out of 10
Resources

4 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

4 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 955/1215
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 19/25
GPA 3.6

Acceptance Rate

90.4%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 16.8%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$34,700

Costs for Carson Newman University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$34,700
Books and Supplies		$1,600
Other Fees		$0
Room and Board		$11,800
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,864
Total One Year Cost		$51,964

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$41,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

45% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Carson Newman University are Education, Health Professions, and Business. 25% of students major in Education, 19% in Health Professions, and 12% in Business.